Saturday, March 18

Linebacker Kevin Minter is signing with Cincinnati, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson. Minter, who turned 26 in December, has been Arizona's starting inside linebacker the past two seasons after spending the first two seasons of his career being groomed for the role of the defense's quarterback.

Friday, March 17

Former New York Jets kicker Nick Folk will sign with Tampa Bay to compete with Roberto Aguayo, sources said. A second-round draft pick in 2016, Aguayo struggled as a rookie, making only 22 of 31 field goal attempts (71 percent).

Minnesota has signed free-agent running back Latavius Murray, the team announced Thursday. Murray's deal is for three years but can be voided after one season, which means he could be a free agent again next year, a league source tells ESPN Insider Field Yates.

Wednesday, March 15

Washington continued to reshape its defensive line and freed up more salary-cap room by releasing veteran end Ricky Jean Francois on Wednesday. Jean Francois' release was expected because he would have counted $4 million against the salary cap in 2017 and was going to be a backup at best.

Adam Thielen has crafted quite the rags-to-riches story for himself in his first four years with Minnesota. He accentuated the second half of that equation Wednesday, when he secured a new contract with the team.

Minnesota announced Wednesday that it has agreed to terms with cornerback Terence Newman, who will return to the team for a third season. Newman, 38, is coming off two strong seasons with the Vikings, with whom he reunited with coach Mike Zimmer for the third time in his career.

Pittsburgh and wide receiver Justin Hunter agreed to a contract Wednesday, according to a source. Hunter, a second-round pick by Tennessee in 2013, just finished a stint with Buffalo, where four of his 10 receptions went for touchdowns.

Former Green Bay first-round pick Datone Jones has agreed to a contract with division rival Minnesota. Terms were not disclosed, but according to multiple reports, Jones signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with incentives that could push the total value to $5 million.

Arizona didn't waste any time in replacing outside linebacker Alex Okafor. A few hours after Okafor signed with New Orleans, Jarvis Jones' agent, Greg Barnett, tweeted that the former Pittsburgh outside linebacker will be signing with the Cardinals.

Dallas has agreed to a one-year deal with guard Jonathan Cooper, according to a source, which will allow the team some flexibility on its offensive line with the departure of Ronald Leary and the impending retirement of Doug Free.

Chicago agreed to re-sign kicker Connor Barth to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. Barth, 30, joined the Bears before Week 1 last season, after the club released longtime kicker Robbie Gould.

Running back Eddie Lacy has signed a one-year deal with Seattle, his agent said Tuesday. A source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $5.55 million, with $3 million fully guaranteed.

Patriots restricted free agent cornerback Malcolm Butler has scheduled a visit with the Saints at the team's headquarters on Thursday. New Orleans coach Sean Payton confirmed the visit Wednesday, telling The Associated Press he holds Butler in high regard and is eager to meet with him.

DeMarcus Ware announced via Twitter on Monday that he is retiring. Ware came to the Broncos as part of the free-agency binge in 2014 when cornerback Aqib Talib, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and safety T.J. Ward were also signed.

The Chargers released left tackle King Dunlap on Monday. Dunlap's release was expected after the Chargers signed Russell Okung to a four-year, $53 million deal on the first day of free agency last week. Okung is slated to start at left tackle, allowing the Chargers to move on from Dunlap.

Free-agent wide receiver Anquan Boldin wants to play a 15th season in the NFL, his publicist Angela LaChica said Monday. Boldin, 36, is one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history and is expected to someday be a candidate for Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Saturday, March 11

The Giants and free-agent offensive lineman D.J. Fluker have agreed on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson. The Chargers released Fluker on March 7, parting ways with the offensive lineman whom they made the 11th overall pick of the 2013 draft.

Ryan Griffin told Fox 26 in Houston that he is signing a three-year deal to remain with the Texans. "I'm excited," Griffin told Fox 26. "I know what type of organization it is here. We were a win away from the [AFC] Championship Game. We need a couple more wins to get that ring."

A week ago at the scouting combine, the Cowboys were caught off guard by a report that Doug Free was considering retirement. Now they have been informed that the veteran offensive tackle indeed intends to retire, according to multiple sources.

Dallas has agreed to terms with wide receiver Terrance Williams on a four-year deal, sources told ESPN. The deal is worth $17 million, with $9.5 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Todd Archer. Williams, 27, could make as much as $22 million after incentives, according to sources.

Former Patriots TE Martellus Bennett is signing with the Packers, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Meanwhile, tight end Jared Cook, who played for Green Bay in 2016, will sign elsewhere as a free agent, a source tells ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

Outside linebacker Chandler Jones signed a five-year contract Friday, with multiple reports saying it is worth $83 million with $53 million guaranteed. It is believed to be the largest sum of guaranteed money handed out during this year's free-agency frenzy.

After four concussions and plenty of time thinking about the future for himself and his son, Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron, in an interview with ESPN's Pat McManamon, said it's time for him to retire.

Thursday, March 9

Free-agent quarterback Matt Barkley is headed to San Francisco. The 49ers also agreed to a deal with wide receiver Aldrick Robinson on Thursday night, a league source told ESPN's Nick Wagoner, giving San Francisco three new receivers on the opening day of free agency.

The Texans are trading quarterback Brock Osweiler to the Browns, a move that will take Osweiler's $16 million guaranteed salary off of Houston's books. Cleveland also will receive the Texans' 2018 second-round pick and a 2017 sixth-round pick (No. 188 overall). Houston will get a 2017 fourth-round pick (No. 142) and save $10 million in salary-cap space and $16 million in cash this season.

Kevin Zeitler has agreed to join the Browns on a five-year, $60 million deal that includes $31.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini and Adam Schefter. Also Thursday, the Browns signed guard Joel Bitonio to an extension.

Chicago is expected to sign QB Mike Glennon to a three-year, $45 million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Glennon, 27, would get $19 million guaranteed. The Bears are also expected to sign safety Quintin Demps to a three-year, $13.5 million contract with $5 million coming in the first year, sources told ESPN's Adam Caplan.

The Rams, desperate for all the help they can get on offense, addressed two of their most pressing needs, signing veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth and former USC receiver Robert Woods to multiyear contracts.

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is staying in the AFC East, as he is expected to sign a five-year deal with New England, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Defensive tackle Alan Branch, meanwhile, has agreed to return to the Patriots on a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, a source told Schefter.

Buffalo signed former Seahawks kicker Steve Hauschka and Packers safety Micah Hyde on Thursday. Hauschka signed a four-year, $12.4 million contract, according to a source. Hyde signed a five-year, $30 million contract with $14 million guaranteed, NFL Network reported.

Indianapolis has agreed to trade tight end Dwayne Allen to New England, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Colts agreed to send Allen and a sixth-round pick to New England for a Patriots fourth-round pick, per league sources.

The Bills have agreed on a restructured contract with quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Buffalo is expected to finalize a deal Thursday to sign fullback Patrick DiMarco, who played for the Falcons last season.

Garcon can't finalize his deal with the 49ers until 4 p.m. Thursday, but when the contract is signed, as expected, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that they believe he will make $16 million in his first year.

Brice Butler, who caught 16 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns in 2016, is headed back to Dallas. With Terrance Williams expected to sign elsewhere, Butler could see a larger role in the offense in 2017.

Sources told ESPN the Bucs and William Gholston agreed to a $27.5 million deal that could be worth up to $36.5 million based on sack incentives and other escalators. The contract includes $13.5 million guaranteed, according to a source.